The group scored international success with their 2011 single 'Moves Like Jagger' after collaborating with songwriters outside the band and are hoping to replicate the same result with their new record.

Guitarist James Valentine told Rolling Stone: "'Moves Like Jagger' was the first time we ever worked with an outside writer so we decided to try it some more on this record.

"At this point in our career I think it was a good thing to completely mix up our process and it yielded good results, as well as a more collaborative spirit within the band."

He added: "This is our most 'pop' record ever and we weren't shy about really going for it."